The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 08901, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$16.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for 08901, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $881 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 08901 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 08901, NJ Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 08901 ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of zip codes but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to 08901's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 08901 is 19.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 08901 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 08901 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 38 in the northeast areas to 1 in 68 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 08901, NJ see the most incidents - about 250 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 66 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 08901, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in 08901 for 2025 is $16,291,958. This translates to approximately $279 per resident and $881 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in 08901. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 08901 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

08901, NJ:	$279
08401, NJ:	$535
08050, NJ:	$101
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 08901 is $279 per year, which is $185 less than the national average and $39 more than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 08901:

In 08401, NJ, crime costs $535 per person, which is $256 more than in 08901.
In 08050, NJ, crime costs $101 per person, which is $178 less than in 08901

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 08901 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 08901	Cost per 08901 Resident
Murder	$4.45 million	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$906,818	$16
Robbery	$1.45 million	$25
Assault	$2.47 million	$42
Kidnapping	$129,613	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1.39 million	$24
Burglary	$765,881	$13
Theft	$3.47 million	$59
Arson	$61,590	$1
Vandalism	$568,893	$10
Animal Cruelty	$6,476	$0
Drug Crimes	$313,043	$5
Identity Theft	$317,061	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$16,291,958	$279

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 08901, NJ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 08901 totals $35,273,650 ($604 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $51,565,608 ($883 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 08901 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 08901 has 10, have the same problem. Of 08901’s 58,405 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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08901 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 08901 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.471
Robbery	0.7912
Rape	0.2561
Murder	0.0405
Total Violent Crime	2.558 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.46
Vehicle Theft	1.535
Burglary	1.446
Arson	0.0437
Total Property Crime	14.48 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0366
Drug Crimes	0.7246
Vandalism	1.363
Identity Theft	0.7014
Animal Cruelty	0.0150
Total "Other" Rate	2.841 (A)

Individual 08901 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 08901 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 08901.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
08904, NJ	A-	A-	B
08850, NJ	B+	B+	C+
08902, NJ	B+	A-	C+
08873, NJ	A-	A-	B-
08817, NJ	B+	A	C+
08854, NJ	A	A+	B
08816, NJ	B+	A+	C+
08882, NJ	B+	A	C+
08872, NJ	A-	A+	B-
08840, NJ	B+	A	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

08901 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
78852, TX	D	D+	D+
21061, MD	D+	C-	C-
20904, MD	C+	C+	C+
35242, AL	C+	A-	A-
07302, NJ	B-	B	B
07306, NJ	C+	B-	B-
38654, MS	A+	A+	A+
10003, NY	D	D	D
45044, OH	C+	B	B
55124, MN	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 08901 is less safe than the New Jersey state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 08901, NJ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 08901 schools on SchoolGrade

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